Compliance
Government shocks industry, withdraws guarantee
by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2010
Treasurer Wayne Swan made the shock announcement yesterday, sparking concern among smaller lenders that they may have... READ MORE
Majors unaffected by US banking regulatory change
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Deutsche Bank analyst James Freeman told The Australian that the banking regulatory changes proposed by the US... READ MORE
ACCC reviews Axa takeover
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
NAB’s $4.6 billion bid trumped the bid made by Axa’s only other interested party – AMP.
According to a report in... READ MORE
NSW premier extends stamp duty initiative
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2010
In a statement released yesterday, PCA NSW acting executive director Glenn Byres said the stamp duty cuts posed... READ MORE
APRA’s rules could cost banks
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2010
Under the proposed scheme, banks would have to produce a compilation annually of its deposit data aggregated by... READ MORE
Stamp duty reduction on new homes under $600,000 extended
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
The NSW Housing Construction Acceleration Plan (HCAP) initiative was scheduled to end on December 31, 2009 but Premier... READ MORE
The year in review
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
2009 has been a big year for the broking industry.
The global financial crisis delivered a body blow to the mortgage... READ MORE
Liquidity rules delayed: APRA
by Staff Reporter • 21 Dec 2009
The delay was announced after the global banking supervisory committee said it would implement its new rules by the... READ MORE
ASIC releases second guidance package on licensing laws
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2009
The package includes guidelines on applying for a credit licence, general conduct obligations, and training and... READ MORE
Bank regulations threaten mortgage holders
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2009
According to an article in The Australian Financial Review, the RBA’s governor Glenn Stevens said borrowers could... READ MORE
Government to crack down on market competition
by Staff Reporter • 7 Dec 2009
In a weekly economic note issued in Canberra yesterday, federal treasurer Wayne Swan said the government would do all... READ MORE
ASIC guide helps get industry ready for credit laws
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2009
According to ASIC, the guide will help brokers understand whether they will need to be registered or licensed, and... READ MORE
APRA to take strong approach with banks
by Staff Reporter • 30 Nov 2009
The proposed changes include enhanced disclosure and reporting requirements, together with the inclusion of stress... READ MORE
‘Tis the season
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
The December quarter is traditionally a quiet season for mortgage brokers, giving them the chance to reflect on the... READ MORE
The new performance benchmark
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
The combination of challenging economic conditions and minimum volume requirements has forced aggregators and... READ MORE

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